Regional Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental Health Support

Medical Advice Line

Job summary

Amazon is hiring Transportation Operations Managers to oversee Transportation Operations across multiple sites in the United States. You will lead Area Managers, drive safety, quality and performance, and align regional operations with company goals.

The role emphasizes process improvement, lean techniques, and developing teams through coaching and mentoring. Travel up to 50% and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees.
• Experience scoping, leading, and implementing process improvements through: Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding department performance goals.
• Experience in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• Experience in diverse environments like military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production, or distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers that are located within the individual sites in an effort to streamline logistics within each individual operation
• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of your region
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures
• Accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals
• Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; resolve problems; address staffing needs
• Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and learning
• Ability to develop and share best practices across the shifts and network
• Travel up to 50% may be required
• Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays

Skills

Performance management

Lean techniques

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics

Job description

Amazon is hiring Transportation Operations Managers to oversee Transportation Operations across multiple sites in the United States. You will lead Area Managers, drive safety, quality and performance, and align regional operations with company goals.

The role emphasizes process improvement, lean techniques, and developing teams through coaching and mentoring. Travel up to 50% and flexible hours are expected.